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Malcolm Norwood Obituary
Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, August 14, 2009, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Macklyn Hubbell and Rev. Milton Burd officiating. Burial will follow in New Cleveland Cemetery under the direction of Ray Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm today at the funeral home.
Mr. Norwood was born on January 21, 1928, in Drew to Orson Pratt Norwood and Eva Smith Norwood. He served his country in the United States Navy. He married Mary Claire Sugg on August 8, 1954, in Benoit. He joined the then Delta State College Art Department faculty in 1962 as an assistant professor and was named head of the department and associate professor of art in 1965. Mr. Norwood retired with some 28 years of service on June 30, 1990.
Under his leadership the Art Department grew from two instructors and 15 majors to 12 faculty and 175 majors. Norwood made a major impact on art education, not only at Delta State, but across the state. Mr. Norwood received Delta State's Kossman Award, the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member, in 1990, and he was the 1991 recipient of the Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts.
He was instrumental in the formation of the Crosstie Arts Council in Cleveland and served on the Mississippi Arts Commission. He co-authored "The Art of Marie Hull.
He is preceded in death by a brother, William Norwood; and his parents, Orson and Eva Norwood.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Claire Sugg Norwood of Cleveland; two sons, Mark Norwood of Hattiesburg and Bill Norwood of Yazoo City; a daughter, Stephanie Champion of Madison, MS; a brother, James "Sonny" Norwood of Omaha, Nebraska; and six grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Keith Fulcher, Bill Lester, Robert Pickenpaugh, Sammy Britt, Collier Parker and Stan Topol.
Memorials may be made to the DSU Art Department or to the charity of choice.
Online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.rayfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Norwood
henry flautt
August 19, 2009
Malcolm has certainly been a positive influence in the lives of Gayle and Henry Flautt two of his "retreads" We took adult pottery at Delta. His legacy will remain at Delta State, in Cleveland and the entire state.
August 18, 2009
Mr. Norwood was an inspiration to me at Murrah (and also Bailey, if I remember correctly) and so encouraged me I graduated with a BFA from Newcomb in 1962. I fondly remember a bus trip that the art students took to the Delgado Museum in New Orleans. Great teacher and great man. Tippy Reimers Lyell
Lynn D. Abernethy, Jr.
August 18, 2009
I attended Jackson Murrah its first two years and Mr. Norwood was one of three men teaching the arts. Along with Leland Byler,Coral Music,and John (Jack)Jones, band he contributed greatly to the lives of all of us lucky to have enjoyed a kind of deep south Camelot swept away by the late '60's. I had not seen him since 1961 or so, so his image in my memory has him in his youth just starting a wonderful career.
Melanie Beene Atkinson
August 18, 2009
I just wanted to take a minute and let the family know what a difference Malcolm Norwood made in my life.
I am a former art student and 1985 graduate of Delta State. From the minute I walked into the art department as a confused and shy young student, I was welcomed and taken care of. Mr. Norwood always made sure that I was staying on track and that I had the much needed scholarship money to pay for my tuituon. Simply speaking, he was one of those significant people that come along in your life that make all the difference.
Now that I too am in higher education, I try to remember what all he did for me so that I in return can do for my students. I am eternally grateful.
frank duperier
August 17, 2009
my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family----what fun times at Murrah in art class, not to mention the plays that we were in---a terrific teacher that i will always admire and respect---thanks for the memories
Jan Sadler Kauffman
August 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ruth Albrecht
August 16, 2009
When I think back to my days at Murrah High School and the teachers who meant so much to me, Mr. Norwood is always at the top. His encouragement influenced my decision to continue studies in art which, in turn, enriched my life. I will always be grateful to him. My deepest sympathy to his family on the passing of a wonderful man. Ruth Wilson Albrecht
BJ Alston
August 14, 2009
I remeber Mr. Norwood very fondly and had the privelege of having him as my art teacher for 2 years at Murrah.BJAston
Jane (Biggs) Alexander
August 14, 2009
Malcolm Norwood was a major influence in my life during my junior high and high school year. I remember well the enthusiastic support that he always gave to my and my work in his classes. Please know of my deepest sympathy at his death.
Tom Dickson
August 14, 2009
Mr. Norwood was a valuable and highly respected member of our "family" at Murrah High School in the late 1950s. His talent and professionalism were always apparent to the entire student body. My condolences to his family.
David Clarke
August 13, 2009
A true gentleman and a talented artist/educator. I've thought of him often during the past 30 years.
August 13, 2009
I was a student of Mr. Norwood's during his time at Murrah High School in the '50's. I will always remember the help he was to me.
My sincerest sympathies on his passing. He will surely be missed.
Sarah Smith Hewes, Gulfport, Missississi
SallyLutrick Watford-Newlin
August 13, 2009
Please accept our deepest condolences. He will be missed by so many. God bless your family and give you strength during this time. The Lutricks - Carl, Patty and Sally
Kathy Box Williard
August 13, 2009
Please accept my sincere sympathies on the passing of Mr. Norwood. He was a great mentor to me during my days at Delta State.
Ruth & Carl Black
August 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Malcolm was a long time friend.
Pauline Carter
August 13, 2009
Sympathy And Love,
Pauline Carter, Retired Murrah High School Counselor
Flossie Hannah
August 13, 2009
My sincere sympathy. May God bless you and keep you, Flossie Youngblood Hannah
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